MSc Electrochemistry and Battery Technologies at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Develop in-depth knowledge of electrochemical techniques and battery science on this Electrochemistry and Battery Technologies MSc at the University of Southampton. Discover how electrochemistry is essential to energy, sensors, waste treatment and the electronics industry. You’ll gain plenty of hands-on experience and graduate with a UK master’s degree that will prepare you for a wide range of careers.

What you will study

This full-time course lasts for 12 months, from October to the following September. You’ll study the taught part of your course over the first 2 semesters (October to June). Each semester includes 12 weeks of study followed by 2 or 3 weeks of exams.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including manufacturing, scientific and technical, water and waste management, education, public administration, defence, finance. Careers directly related to the course include analytical chemist, corrosion testing engineer, chemical researcher, science journalist, scientific researcher, materials engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need a 2:2 degree in chemistry, or a 2:2 degree with at least 30% chemistry content, excluding lab-based modules, and an average of a 2:2 across your chemistry modules. This programme accepts applicants who have studied at a Tier A, B, C or D institution. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,100 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 36,600 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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